2018 Schedule

FRIDAY

10:00 A.M.

Marriott A707

YA like it’s 1999!

Before Harry Potter or Twilight…What were your favorite YA novels prior to the genre’s explosion in popularity? Come get your nostalgia on and join our panelists in a discussion of YA published in the 90s and earlier.

From mainstream comics featuring teen characters to your favorite YA authors penning graphic novels and novelizations of young superheroes, we’re seeing more and more at the intersection of comics and YA, and our panelists are here to discuss it all!

Do you know your YA books? How about those YA books made into films? From Hunger Games to Harry Potter to Shadowhunters and beyond – come with a team of up to 6 people and get ready to test your skills. Prizes for the top 3 teams!

SUNDAY

10:00 A.M.

Marriott A707

Myths and Retellings in YA

“There’s no such thing as a new idea” – so no wonder we love retellings of classics, myths and fairytales. Join us as we discuss why we keep telling these stories and how we keep reinventing them.

Some of today’s most original fantasy worlds come out of non-western settings and lore. Expand your horizons and join us for a discussion of YA books like Children of Blood and Bone, and more — booklists included!

Panelists: AJ Hartley, Georgia McBride, LM Davis, Bonnie Kunzel

1:00 P.M

Marriott A707

What we’re reading!

Obsessed with book recommendations? Come hear about what your favorite YA authors have been reading! Audience participation encouraged!